Introduction
VyOS is an open source network operating system Linux distribution based on Debiann.
VyOS provides a free routing platform that competes directly with other commercially available solutions from well-known network providers. Because VyOS is run on standard amd64 systems, it can be used as a router and firewall platform for cloud deployments. VyOS can also be optimized to achieve routing at 100Gbps.
Features
Routing and Protocols
Monitoring
High Availability and Load Balancing
- VRRP for IPv4 and IPv6, ability to execute custom health checks and transition scripts
WWAN - Wireless Wide-Area-Network
https://docs.vyos.io/en/stable/configuration/interfaces/wwan.html
Supported LTE cards
- Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7304 miniPCIe card (LTE)
- Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7430 miniPCIe card (LTE)
- Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7455 miniPCIe card (LTE)
- Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710 miniPCIe card (LTE)
- Huawei ME909u-521 miniPCIe card (LTE)
- Huawei ME909s-120 miniPCIe card (LTE)
Supported WIFI cards
VyOS is based on Debian (depends on the version, like 1.3 → Debian 10 “Buster”), so Wi-Fi card compatibility is similar to Debian Linux. These chipsets are usually your safest bet:
Atheros AR9xxx series (ath9k)
✅ Fully open-source drivers ✅ Stable and well-supported in Debian Works in both AP and client mode Good for hostapd (if you’re trying to make VyOS a Wi-Fi AP)